Finding cheap commercial van insurance is a goal every carpet cleaning company seeks. After all, keeping your expenses down is critical to any business, especially a small one. Cheap, however, does not mean inadequate. Cheaper van insurance may be a better way to paraphrase this goal. Your business is too important to be under-insured but that doesn’t mean you can’t strive the find the best policy at the best price.
The Internet provides an easy and convenient way to find and evaluate different insurance companies. However, the sheer amount of information available can sometimes be overwhelming and you can find yourself spending hours perusing websites that do not offer the type of commercial van insurance you’re looking for. Let me offer a few search tips for those who don’t spend a lot of time online to help speed this process and keep you from pulling your hair out.
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Truck mount carpet cleaning equipment is the foundation for most residential carpet cleaning companies. The power of these machines and the ability to transport them to the customer premise makes professional steam extraction cleaning available to every homeowner. The slide-in truck mount is the most popular and widely used model. Let’s take a look at what makes this a preferred carpet cleaning machine.
A slide-in truck mount is so named because it slides into the carpet cleaning van and is bolted to the interior of the van. It comes with its own power plant and thus operates as a stand alone unit. This is opposed to the direct drive truck mounts that mount over the vans drive train and use the van to power the truck mount. The separation of the truck mount from the van gives the slide-in models an added measure of flexibility while still providing a powerful carpet [more]
We’re finally going to see some real competition in the cargo van marketplace. Nissan is entering this market with a new series of cargo vans dubbed the Nissan ‘NV’ series. This market has been dominated over the passed several decades by GM and Ford with some limited contribution from the Dodge RAM van (now discontinued and replaced by the Dodge Sprinter van from Damlier). Nissan is a new entrant to this marketplace and is looking to be serious contender for any cargo van comparison. Your choice for a new carpet cleaning van is about to get a lot more interesting.
The research folks at Nissan found that commercial cargo van owners were one of the most dissatisfied groups of vehicle owners. With that information, they set out to created a new van ‘from the ground up’ to take on the entrenched market leaders. The result is a new series of cargo [more]
Used Cargo Van
Finding a good, used cargo van for your carpet cleaning business has gotten a lot easier with the use of the Internet but still requires some time and effort. The Internet expands the options available so it takes more time to sort through all the available information.
The good news is you’re much more likely to get the van you want at the price you want if you’re diligent and patient. A reliable carpet cleaning van to pair up with your truck mount carpet cleaning equipment is critical for your business success.
Auto and truck dealerships and classified ads are still the dominant ways of finding used vehicles. They’ve both adapted themselves to the web to the benefit of consumers. Let’s take a look at these two options and how best to leverage their online presence for finding your next carpet cleaning van.
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Commercial van insurance is imperative for any carpet cleaning business that owns a commercial van. In fact, even home based carpet cleaning businesses, where a personal van is used to transport you and your carpet cleaning equipment to customers, will need to take out commercial van insurance in order to have proper coverage while using the van for business. While it can be confusing knowing what type of policy to get if you have never had to get one before, it really is a simple procedure to insure your van.
There are several different policies available when it comes to insurance for vans, with prices depending on the type of policy or policies you take out. If you have several people driving the van, you may want to take out as comprehensive a policy as you can realistically afford. You will probably want to add collision insurance coverage to your policy [more]
Welcome! Carpet cleaning is one of today’s fastest growing small businesses. Entrepreneur.com reports that six of the Top 10 fastest growing franchises for 2010 are cleaning companies! While buying a franchise is one option, you don’t need one to be successful. The biggest reason for this is the use of truck mount carpet cleaning equipment. Carpet cleaning vans equipped with truck mount ’steam extraction’ machines can provide professional carpet cleaning services on par with those from the largest companies. This ‘level playing field’ provides a great opportunity for starting a new carpet cleaning business or expanding an existing one. Whether your customer base is commercial, residential or both, a reliable carpet cleaning van and truck mount carpet cleaning equipment are key to your companies success.
What kind of van do I need and how do I configure it? Here’s an overview of what kinds of vans to look for, how [more]
GMC Savana
The GMC Savana is related to the more popular Chevrolet Express van. Both vans are solidly built with few changes over the years. The GMC Savana is available in half-ton (1500) and one ton (3500) configurations. The extended-wheelbase version (155-inch) is available only on the 3500. The LS trim level is the one geared for small business or fleet service.
All Savanas (2010) come with a V8 engine. The 1500 is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 295 horsepower. The 3500 is equipped with a 6.0-liter V8 that generates 300 hp. GMC does offer all-wheel drive for the 1500 but most Savanas are rear-wheel drive only. Both models use a four-speed automatic transmission.
The interior of the Savana is functional and efficient befitting is workhorse reputation. Newer models contain upgrades in materials and safety features such as air bags but generally, the look of these vans has changed little over [more]
The cost for reliable carpet cleaning vans varies across manufacturer and age of the van. Newer vans are always preferred but can be expensive for the first time operator. There are plenty of used vans on the market but ‘buyer beware. These vans are workhorses and most likely have already seen a lot of heavy duty. Skimping on price is not recommended as this is one of the most important components of your carpet cleaning business.
The decision of which van should be made in conjunction with the type and age of the cleaning equipment it will carry. It’s usually a good idea to insure that the useful life of the van is greater than the useful life of the cleaning equipment to avoid having to move all the equipment into a new van. Many carpet cleaning equipment companies will sell their equipment pre-installed in a specific type of van. This [more]
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